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Helen Keller was a very bright and beautiful girl. At age of six months she could already say a few
words. But before she was two years old, she was badly ill. She could not see or hear, and could not
even talk.
When she was six, her parents invited a teacher for her. With the help of the teacher, she began to
see and hear the world around her through her hands. She learned to read the books for the blind. The
teacher took Helen for long walks, and told her about all the beautiful sights. Helen touched flowers,
climbed trees, and smelt a storm before it came. She also learned how to swim and ride a horse.
After she grew up, she became a famous writer in America. Her first and most famous book was
"The Story of My Life". Her story has brought new hope to many blind and deaf people. It gave light to
those in darkness and encouraged them to live and work.
1. When could Helen Keller already say a few words?
A. At the age of two.
B. At age of a year and a half.
C. At the age of six months
D. When she was six years old.
2. Why couldn't Helen see or hear later?
A. Helen was badly ill.
B. She had a traffic accident
C. Helen was very tired.
D. She became very lazy.
3. How could Helen begin to see and hear the world around her?
A. With the help of her father.
B. She could see and hear the world around her through her feet.
C. With the help of her parents.
D. With the help of the teacher, she could begin to see and hear everything around her through her hands.
4. After Helen grew up, she became a famous ________.
A. doctor
B. scientist
C. teacher
D. writer
5. What gave light to those in darkness and encouraged them to live and work?
A. The teacher's help
B. The Parents' help
C. Helen's story
D. Helen's songs